Port of Recke

DERCK🇩🇪Germany

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About Port of Recke

Recke is a canal port located in the North Rhine-Westphalia region of Germany. It serves as a transshipment point for goods moving along the Dortmund-Ems Canal.

Background
Recke is a municipality in the district of Steinfurt, in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany.

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Vessel Limits

Elevation
42m

Region

Subdivision
DE-NW
Latitude
52.3833°
Longitude
7.7167°

Nearby Vessels

Flag
Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
DERCK
Country
🇩🇪Germany
Time Zone
UTC+1
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
2869643 →
Wikidata
Q182286 →
Wikipedia
Read on Wikipedia →
Official Site
www.recke.de →
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Frequently Asked Questions

What major shipping routes pass near the Port of Recke?

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The Port of Recke is located within the English Channel / North Sea corridor — one of the world's busiest maritime corridors connecting the Atlantic to Northern European ports. This strategic position influences vessel traffic density, anchorage availability, and port scheduling.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of Recke?

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You can track vessels near Recke (DERCK) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of Recke?

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The Port of Recke is a port in DE. Its UN/LOCODE is DERCK — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE DERCK mean?

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The first two characters, DE, are the ISO country code for DE. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of Recke?

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The Port of Recke operates in the UTC+1 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.